Technical Sourcer (Fixed Term)

As a Technical Sourcer at Figma, you'll focus on strategic talent mapping within the engineering industry, partner with engineering leaders to create effective sourcing strategies, craft engaging candidate outreach messages, and enhance the candidate experience throughout the hiring process. Your role will involve utilizing various sourcing techniques to maintain a diverse pipeline of top engineering talent.

To be considered for the Technical Sourcer role at Figma, you should have over 4 years of experience in sourcing software engineering talent, including specialized areas like Infrastructure and Platform Engineering. Familiarity with engineering communities and trends, along with a proven track record of successful in-take meetings with engineering leaders, are essential qualifications.

A successful Technical Sourcer at Figma is someone who not only possesses deep knowledge of engineering communities but also demonstrates the ability to connect with candidates and align closely with engineering leaders. A collaborative spirit, a passion for learning, and the capability to manage a healthy candidate volume while maintaining a high rate of responsiveness are key traits that contribute to success in this role.

Figma promotes a growth-oriented work culture that values curiosity, inclusion, and collaboration. The company emphasizes the importance of team dynamics and encourages team members to lift each other up while providing a supportive environment for professional development. You will be part of a passionate, diverse team united by a shared mission to enhance the design process.

While not mandatory, having experience using Figma's products is considered an added plus for the Technical Sourcer position. Familiarity with our design tools can enhance your understanding of our business and make your outreach efforts more effective, as you can speak to candidates about the value of these tools in the design process.

When discussing your experience with sourcing technical talent, focus on specific examples that illustrate your journey—such as strategies you've implemented, tools you’ve utilized, and the results you achieved. Discuss how you targeted specific roles and industries, as well as how you built relationships with candidates and internal teams.

Start by mentioning various sourcing techniques such as leveraging social media, attending engineering events, and using networking platforms. Highlight any niche communities or strategies you’ve discovered that work well for engaging technical talent, and be sure to back your methods with data or success stories.

Explain your approach to communicating with engineering leaders during in-take meetings. Detail how you identify and clarify the specific skills and qualities they seek in candidates, and how you adapt your outreach messaging to reflect those insights to ensure alignment and effectiveness.

Share a structured story about a challenging role you filled, focusing on your strategy to identify and engage the candidate. Highlight the specific skills you focused on, the outreach techniques you used, and how you ensured a positive candidate experience throughout the process.

Talk about your familiarity with tools like LinkedIn, GitHub, and any applicant tracking systems like Gem and Greenhouse. Discuss how these tools helped you streamline your sourcing process and ultimately gather diverse candidates, showing how you adapt using the tools based on the role and industry.

Discuss your organizational strategies to keep track of candidates at various stages in the hiring process. Describe your use of tracking tools, communication habits, and techniques to engage candidates to ensure timely follow-ups and maintain a positive candidate experience.

Emphasize the significance of transparent communication, timely feedback, and respect for the candidate’s time throughout the hiring process. Discuss how maintaining a connection with candidates can enhance their experience and keep them engaged in the process.

Share strategies on prioritization, utilizing technology, and maintaining a personalized approach even under high volume. Discuss how you balance volume with quality, ensuring every candidate feels valued and informed while managing your time effectively.

Discuss your commitment to diversity and how you actively seek out candidates from diverse backgrounds. Share your sourcing methods, partnerships with community organizations, and efforts to include diverse voices in your recruitment strategies.

Showcase your knowledge of Figma's contributions to the design industry, highlighting how it has simplified collaboration and enhanced design processes. This is an opportunity to discuss how you connect with Figma's mission and values, and how that aligns with your own professional philosophies.